software · amp & multi-effects plugin
Helix Stadium Native
| Maker | Line 6 |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Type | software · amp & multi-effects plugin |
| Introduced | 2026 |
| Price | USD 399 (2026-09) |
| Maker founded | 1996 |
| Status | current |
The plug-in version of Line 6's Agoura modelling, with a free tier that has no time limit.
Watch
Jason Sadites' full demo covers the plug-in, MrDees' clip is a short tone example, and Julian Buschberger's video tests the free Intro licence and offers a preset to download.
Why it matters
Released on 4 August 2026, it brings the Helix Stadium hardware's Agoura models into a DAW: the full version has 132 amps, 60-plus cabs and 260-plus effects across 48 block locations, at sample rates up to 192 kHz. It is the first Line 6 plug-in with a permanently free tier — the Intro licence includes 5 amps, 16 effect blocks, 5 cabs, third-party IR loading and 2 Proxy clones, with no expiry. It costs $399.99 for new users, or $99.99 if you own Helix Stadium hardware or are upgrading from Helix Native.
Note
Released 4 August 2026, Helix Stadium Native brings the Agoura modelling of the Helix Stadium hardware into DAWs and is the first Line 6 plugin with a permanently free tier. The free Intro licence is a genuine recording tool, with third-party IR loading not paywalled.
Specifications
- VST3/AU/AAX on macOS, VST3/AAX on Windows (no standalone)
- perpetual licence; free 'Intro' tier has no time limit
- $399.99 new user; $99.99 for Helix Stadium hardware owners or Helix Native upgrades
- Agoura amp models: full version 132 amps / 60+ cabs / 260+ effects
- Free Intro tier: 5 amps, 16 effect blocks, 5 cabs, third-party IR loading and 2 Proxy clones
- 48 block locations, sample rates up to 192 kHz
Before you buy
- no standalone version — VST3, AU and AAX on macOS, VST3 and AAX on Windows
- $99.99 if you own Helix Stadium hardware or Helix Native, otherwise $399.99
- the free Intro tier has no time limit, so you can test it before paying
Other opinions
One video is one opinion. These are the other videos for this entry, most-viewed first. The order is the view count, not a ranking of ours.
Jason Sadites · 2026-08 · 4,583 views
“Line 6 Marketplace Presets: Line 6 Helix Stadium Presets: Helix Ultimate Complete Presets Vol.”
Things you need to know about the plugin
Julian Buschberger I LOUDBLOOM · 2026-08 · 1,570 views
Free plugin test plus downloadable preset
MrDees · 2026-08 · 915 views
Tone example from Helix Stadium Native